I have been working at Cooper Industries full-time (More than 5 years)

Recommends

Positive Outlook

Approves of CEO

Recommends

Positive Outlook

Approves of CEO

Pros

A company that cares about you. A very stable and profitable corporation. Always a new product being launched to keep up with the newest technology, therefore keeping your job security safe. Cooper is a company that cares about it's employees and customers.

Cons

I have no cons at this time.

Advice to Management

Keep making your employees feel happy and secure and they will always be motivated to continue to keep this Company thriving and profitable.

I have been working at Cooper Industries full-time (More than 3 years)

Doesn't Recommend

Neutral Outlook

Disapproves of CEO

Doesn't Recommend

Neutral Outlook

Disapproves of CEO

Pros

Cooper brands are well known, giving credibility to sales and marketing Heavy investment in commercial resources and strategies Make your sales targets, get a bonus and not worry about profitability

Cons

Strong emphasis on "innovation" without rationalization and support of profitable legacy products. Not much cross communication and collaboration between functions, silo mentalities. The sales people can pretty much do what they want and everyone else is left to pick up the pieces. Favoritism is rampant, constructive feedback and criticism is not welcome, independent and critical thinkers will not prosper, management is very shallow and doesn't see far beyond the current quarter. Sadly, the comments about executive leadership profanity, tirades and outbursts are true. Very much a shoot the messenger mentality.

Advice to Management

Eaton should assess all senior management and survey the business units about top issues. The Cooper approach sweeps anything we don't like to hear under the rug, or we punish the person that provides the feedback. Take the feedback head on and deal with it.

The work is fairly easy and there was always a lot to do. Most mid-level managers are good to work with and have a strong work ethic but need some development. The work environment is very customer driven.

Cons

There were too many open positions that management either did not want to fill or were unable to fill. Seems like it was a shell game trying to cover all of the openings with the same people. Very surprising that they could not attract people given the state of the economy.

Advice to Management

Decide what you want your business to be and build your team around it. Most people want to be a part of it but are tired of the sudden direction changes and last minute ultimatums.

Real concerned about safety and the environment to the point of always being concerned about being sued all the time.

Cons

A strong armed management style that is relentless in making a person feel two inches tall with constant but subtle verbal abuse tied with strong profane language. Lead relentlessly complaining over issues